There are some new faces in our Top 25 table of nursery groups this year, and in our extensive directory too. Catherine Gaunt analyses the latest moves in both size and quality of the chains.
Babies and young children are very musical. <B> Dr Susan Young </B> looks at how to use singing and rhythmic movement in everyday activities to benefit a child's development
Ofsted could help boost gender equality by rating settings on how they engage with fathers, campaigners claim.
I very much welcome June O'Sullivan's call for a debate about profits in the nursery sector (Letters, 4 October).
<P> Today's early years managers need to acquire new skills. <B> Mary Evans </B> lists courses available to enhance your qualifications </P>
Dedication and hard work will always pay dividends, but when it comes to shaping the future education of tomorrow's adults, you can never know enough, so training is a must for all childcare workers....
All year, the National Communication Champion, Jean Gross, has been making a passionate case for the children with less-developed communication. We know they often struggle academically, emotionally...
One in ten children in the UK suffers physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect, but only a tiny minority are investigated by social services, according to new research.